Exclusive: Brown drools over Wolves star who started today – ‘They couldn’t do it without him’
Michael Brown claims that Wolves could not play their style of play without wing-back Matt Doherty.
The former Sheffield United and Leeds midfielder, speaking exclusively to Football Insider assistant editor Russell Edge, insists that the 28-year-old is exactly what the club need for their counter-attacking style.
The Repulic of Ireland international has been a constant threat for Nuno Espirito Santo, scoring and assisting on a regular basis since the manager’s arrival.
The right-back, who scored last week against Tottenham, was unable to replicate his exploits against Brighton, the two sides playing out a 0-0 draw.
Brown says he has been hugely impressed with how Wolves are able to be successful without the ball and says Doherty is a major part of that.
Brown told Football Insider: “He’s been getting goals, getting in at the back stick, building his confidence and I just think he’s been really, really good, him.
“I think he’s got a great style. What impresses me about Wolves is how they are able to concede possession but still win games. They couldn’t do it without him.
“It’s a style, a pace and a patience that not everyone can do.”
Doherty has been a mainstay in the starting XI for Nuno this season, with Saturday’s runout his 38th appearance across all competitions.
He has a total of seven goals and three assists under his belt, having scored eight and set up 10 during the last campaign.
In other Wolves news, Brown is fearing a lengthy layoff for one senior star at Molineux.